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Clochemerle

TV series

Clochemerle

5/ 10· 1197230 min1 season · 9 episodes
Comedy

Clochemerle is a 1972 British–West German television comedy based on Gabriel Chevallier's 1934 novel of the same name, with Ray Galton and Alan Simpson adapting the text. Filmed on location in France, it starred Roy Dotrice, Wendy Hiller, Cyril Cusack, Kenneth Griffith, and Cyd Hayman, with narration by Peter Ustinov. In the small French village of Clochemerle, Mayor Barthelemey Piechut plans for the erection of a 'pissoir' (gentlemen's public convenience) in the town square. Unfortunately, the rest of the rural inhabitants aren't as impressed.

Created by
Michael Mills

Seasons and episodes

1 season · 9 episodes

Ended
1

Season 1

9 episodesFebruary 18, 1972
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  1. 1
    S1 E1

    The Magnificent Idea of Barthelemy Piechut, the Mayor

    Feb 18, 197230 min

    Every politician wants to leave a legacy and Mayor Bartholemy Piechut is no different — erecting a latrine in the village square might be a magnificent idea, but he knows he'll need help swinging opinion his way.

  2. 2
    S1 E2

    The Triumphal Inauguration of a Municipal Amenity

    Feb 25, 197230 min

    Aided by persuasive allies, Piechut gets his way and a startling new civic amenity is inaugurated, right outside the church and local shops — with mixed reviews from locals.

  3. 3
    S1 E3

    The Spirited Protest of Justine Putet

    Mar 3, 197230 min

    Old maid about town Justine Putet rallies support for her opposition to the newly installed village latrine.

  4. 4
    S1 E4

    The Awful Awakening of Claudius Brodequin

    Mar 10, 197230 min

    Young soldier Claudius returns home from army manoeuvres, only to discover he potentially shares the blame with the new urinal for bespoiling Clochemerle treasures. His father surprisingly rates developments a good vintage!

  5. 5
    S1 E5

    The Painful Infliction of Nicholas the Beadle

    Mar 17, 197230 min

    The priest's sermon decrying the urinal in interrupted.

  6. 6
    S1 E6

    The Scandalous Outcome of a Night of Destruction

    Mar 24, 197230 min

    War breaks out on all fronts · village against village - innkeepers wife against shopkeepers wife – pro latrine mayor versus the rest, even the aristocracy get involved!

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How many seasons of Clochemerle are there?
Clochemerle has 1 season and 9 episodes. Status: Ended.
Will there be a new season of Clochemerle?
Clochemerle has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on April 14, 1972.
Who stars in Clochemerle?
Clochemerle stars Peter Ustinov, Roy Dotrice, Wendy Hiller, Cyd Hayman, Larry Noble.

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